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VectorBlox MXP Preview for Altera

The VectorBlox MXP Matrix Processor is an FPGA-based soft processor capable of highly parallel execution. Programmed entirely in C/C++, the MXP is capable of executing data-parallel software algorithms at hardware-like speeds. MXP's parametrized design lets the user specify the amount of parallelism required, ranging from 1 to 128 or more parallel ALUs. Key features of the MXP include a parallel-access scratchpad memory to hold vector data and a high-throughput DMA engine.

VectorBlox Computing licenses the MXP processor as a synthesizable IP core for use in FPGA designs.

This preview release is for evaluation only, and consists of:

• Pre-built bitstreams to evaluate the MXP processor on several popular Altera FPGA development boards
• The MXP Software Development Kit (SDK)
• Example programs
• Documentation

To get started immediately:

• Ensure you have one of the supported development boards.
• Download the latest release zip file.
• Follow the MXP Preview Quickstart for Altera.

For further VectorBlox MXP documentation, refer to the following:

• VectorBlox MXP Programming Guide for Altera
• VectorBlox MXP Programming Reference
• VectorBlox MXP Hardware & Software Quickstart for Altera (The hardware sections are only applicable to MXP licensees.)

For further information please email us at [email protected] or visit http://www.vectorblox.com.